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My D applied for an internship w/ the federal government. It pays almost as much as I make (believe me not much) but a lot for a student. My friend's son did the same job last year and we were all shocked at how much he made. I think there is a website, do a search on student government jobs.

IDK what your feelings on this are but Nanny/babysitting for the summer is very profitable and usually can be under the table.

From your screenname I take it you dance? Do you have an affiliation w/ a studio? You could teach or run a summer dance camp. Rent studio space and charge a fee, you can even get some of your dance friends involved. You can charge a weekly fee and have different themes, like Disney or Barbie.

S worked for the National Park service. Made over $10K his first summer and $8K+ his second (he upgraded from a tent to a cabin and had to pay "rent") but he had additional skills that made him a more valuable employee. Still, the setting was gorgeous and he was with a lot of like minded employees.

Waitressing is very hard- and IMO you need to have experience.
My kids have worked as camp counselors, it doesn't pay alot, but room and board is covered and you can get a great summer experience.
However- if it is dollars that you are most concerned with- web design pays well & you can sit down. ;)

Also tutoring- either for tests or for classes- you could charge $20+ an hour

If you're a talented/persuasive speaker and need a significant amount of money, try telemarketing. Even if you're not that good of a speaker, you can still make a decent sum of money. My brother did it last year over the summer and netted 5000+ within like 2 months.

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